Data Supervisor Job in Kenya

Context:

Médecins Sans Frontières is a private, non-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in crisis, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, creed or political affiliation.

Data Supervisor Job Description (non-exhaustive):

General:

• Supervise the physical organization of the Data Department
• Give technical support to the data management in the Homa Bay Project
• Provide quality data to improve quality of care to the patients in the Homa Bay Project
• Ensure ongoing development of the tasks carried out by the Data Team

Duties:

• Ensure correct data entry
• Participate in required meetings
• Structures data department routine data support activities
• Oversight of data integrity
• Provide basic dara support to the medical staff
• Ensure the preparation and maintenance of back up copies of the database
• Coordinate project reports
• Ensure that the data collection and management tools are appropriate
• Coordinate the patient monitoring systems
• Coordinate the patient file flow
• Supervision of the Data Team

Required Skills and Conditions:

• Must have computer skills (Database and MS•Office)
• Previous experience with FUCHIA desirable
• Good comprehension of written and spoken English
• Previous experience at a medical NGO desirable
• Sense of rigor and organization
• Relevant educational background
• Work Location: Homa Bay District Hospital
• Contract: Defined term, 1 year
• Probable start date: 01 May 2012

Applications:

Interested applicants should submit their application containing a letter of motivation, a CV (either handwritten or printed out) and, if possible, a telephone number in a sealed envelope, to the

MSFF/Homa Bay administration,
P.O Box. 881,
Homa Bay.

The deadline for submitting applications is: 05 April 2012.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Please ensure reliable contact information

AMREF - Data Entry Clerks Jobs in Turkana, Samburu, Isiolo, Marsabit, Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, and Tana River Kenya

AMREF is seeking to fill the following position for the APHIAplus Northern Arid Lands Project funded by USAID.

The project supports integrated service delivery and addresses the social determinants of health.

The programmatic intervention areas for the project focus primarily on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Family Planning/Reproductive Health, MNCH, Nutrition, WASH, and a number of interventions related to the social determinants of health (household economic strengthening for specific target groups).

Position: Data Entry Clerks

8 Positions

Reference Number: KCO/NAL/011/2012

The positions report to the Regional Team Leaders and the incumbents will be based in Turkana, Samburu, Isiolo, Marsabit, Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, and Tana River.

Purpose of the Job:To provide expertise and technical support in data entry, data management procedures for easy analysis and reporting of the project activities as required by the project M&E plan while working with the other project members and Ministry of Health personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of the project database.
• Assist in the continuous development of data management processes.
• Provide technical support in data management.
• Assist in data cleaning using reports generated.
• Support in the increase of efficiency and reliability of data entry and information.
• Provide support in writing and compilation of monthly, quarterly and annual data reports.
• Manage and maintain a proper filing system for ease of data retrieval.
• Ensure necessary MOH registers and summary tools are in place and in use at all supported sites.

Qualifications and Competencies:

The ideal candidate should have a Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science or its equivalent.

At least two (2) years relevant work experience.

Experience in the use of statistical analysis packages - STATA; SPSS, Epi info and records management are necessary.

Should have strong quantitative, qualitative and analytical skills.

Must have good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work under minimum supervision.

This is a challenging opportunitiy for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.

If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring lasting health for Africa, please quote the position and reference number (KCO/NAL/011/2012) in the subject matter and send your application letter and CV include contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org

Please do not attach certificates and testimonials and this point.

The closing date for submitting applications is Monday, 09th April 2012.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

Anglicord Africa - Management Officer Job in Nanyuki, Kenya

Anglicord is an overseas relief and development arm of the Anglican Church of Australia working with partners in Kenya and throughout Africa on anti-poverty and social improvement
programs.

Anglicord, through the Mothers Union of the Anglican Church in Kenya, is seeking to contract a skilled Management Officer.

The position, based in Nanyuki, will manage the Anglicord office including administration, finances and logistics.

Qualifications for the role include a relevant tertiary qualification, five years professional experience in a comparable position, advanced computer skills, and English fluency.

The Management Officer is a senior position requiring a high degree of self-organisation, scrupulous honesty and respect for confidentiality.

For the position description and application information visit the Anglicord website: http://www.anglicord.org.au/act/workwith- us/management-officer-africa.

Applications close on Wednesday 11 April 2012.

Anglicord is inclusive and nondiscriminatory in employment and development delivery.

Applications from suitably qualified women, disabled or members of marginalised communities are welcomed.

Anglicord is a child protection wise agency

AMREF - Project Drivers Jobs in Turkana, Samburu, Isiolo, Marsabit, Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, and Tana River Kenya

AMREF is seeking to fill the following position for the APHIAplus Northern Arid Lands Project funded by USAID.

The project supports integrated service delivery and addresses the social determinants of health.

The programmatic intervention areas for the project focus primarily on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Family Planning/Reproductive Health, MNCH, Nutrition, WASH, and a number of interventions related to the social determinants of health (household economic strengthening for specific target groups).

Position: Project Drivers

8 Positions

Reference Number: KCO/NAL/012/2012

The positions report to the Regional Team Leaders and the incumbents will be based in Turkana, Samburu, Isiolo, Marsabit, Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, and Tana River.

Purpose of Job:-

To provide reliable and courteous transportation service with safety as top priority.

Key Responsibilities:-

• Provide safe and reliable transportation to staff within various project sites
• Driving AMREF vehicles for all official duties while ensuring timeliness and safety.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness of the vehicles in custody.
• Ensuring the vehicles assigned are well serviced and maintained as required.
• Maintaining up-to-date and accurate records of the vehicles’ work tickets.
• Safeguarding all the contents in the vehicles.
• Reporting any accidents/incidents involving the vehicles in custody.

Qualifications and Competencies

The ideal candidate should have a pass in ‘O’ level education and must be ICT proficient with three (3) years of relevant work experience.

Must have basic Mechanical and First Aid courses.

Should be a holder of a clean driving licence and valid certificate of good conduct.

Should have good communication and interpersonal skills.

Should be honest and have integrity, be a team player and have the ability to work under minimal supervision.

This is a challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.

If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring lasting health for Africa, please quote the position and reference number (KCO/NAL/012/2012) in the subject matter and send your application letter and CV include contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org

Please do not attach certificates and testimonials and this point.

The closing date for submitting applications is Monday, 09th April 2012.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.